Thursday, January 17, 2013

1863 January 1 U.S. Steamer Currituck

                                              U.S. Steamer "Currituck"
                                             off Windmill Point Station
                                                              January 1st 1863

Sir
                            In compliance with the request of
Samuel Magan Exc Lieut Comdr. &c &c I have
Examined the Log Book of the U.S. Str. Currituck
and find on the 28th of Oct. 1862 there were (10)
ten tons of Coal received on board the Currituck
from Steamer Union of Philadelphia.  I also find
by the Currituck Log on the 28th Octr. that the
Dragon received a Small quantity from the Same
Steamer, weight unknown.  Inclosed please find
receipt from Senior Engineer Mr A Chuse
                                              Very Respectfully
                                                 Your obt Servant
                                                    T. J. Linnekin
                                       Acting Master Comdg.
                                             U.S. S. Currituck

Commodore
     Andrew A. Harwood
     Comanding Potomac Flotilla
                Navy Yard
               Washington

MSS 15134


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